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Maryland-breds fared well at Fasig-Tipton yearling sale
The average value of Maryland-breds sold at Tuesday’s Fasig-Tipton yearling sale was up over 8% from 2023, helping the sale to hold its own.
Smaller Fasig-Tipton yearling sale topped by Maryland-bred
A slimmed down Fasig-Tipton Midlantic fall yearling sale saw the average hold steady and the median rise and was topped by a Maryland-bred filly.
FTC disapproves HISA drug rules
The Federal Trade Commission on Monday disapproved the proposed HISA drug rules because of ongoing legal uncertainty over the program.
ARCI urges delay in new HISA rules implementation
Citing a court ruling that the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA) is unconstitutional, ARCI has called for a delay in rules set for Jan. 1.
HISA legislative fix may be on the table
With the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA) recently found unconstitutional, one Senator is pushing a legislative fix, but not everyone’s happy.
Maryland Million and more: The week in social media
Maryland Million is upon us, plus the Thoroughbred Owners Conference gets postponed, and more, in the week in social media.
Aidan Butler named COO of 1/st Racing
Aidan Butler, most recently at Santa Anita, will become chief operating officer of 1/st Racing, the parent of the Maryland Jockey Club.
Average handle up at Delaware Park
Delaware Park concluded a challenging 2020 meet Saturday with increases in per-race and daily average handle.
Thoroughbred Owner Conference delayed to 2021
The Thoroughbred Owner Conference delayed from its July date to Breeders’ Cup week has been pushed back again, now to 2021.
Off to the Races podcast: Cricket Goodall featured
In our latest Off to the Races Conversations, Maryland Million CEO Cricket Goodall visits with us to discuss all things Maryland Million.
Great Notion sires Maryland Million bumper crop
More runners sired by stalwart stallion Great Notion are pre-entered for the Maryland Million than by any other stallion.
Weston Hamilton wins apprentice Eclipse Award
Laurel Park-based Weston Hamilton won the Eclipse Award for the nation’s top apprentice jockey in 2018.
Gabby Gaudet joining TVG
Onetime Maryland Jockey Club analyst Gabby Gaudet will join TVG as an analyst and reporter year-round, the company announced.
Maryland: Racing reps tell Senate of progess, urge stability
The Maryland racing industry is making strides, reps told the state Senate Budget Committee today, but more remains to be done.
Maryland Million set for October 19
The 34th annual Maryland Million day will take place October 19 at Laurel Park.
Tom Creel named Delaware Park racing secretary
Parx assistant racing secretary Tom Creel will take over as racing secretary at Delaware Park.
Delaware Park to race 85 days in 2019
Delaware Park will have a slightly longer meet in 2019 than it has in recent years.
Pittman to receive Humanitarian Award
Steuart Pittman, founder of the Retired Racehorse Project, will receive the 2018 EQUUS Foundation Humanitarian Award from the US Equestrian Federation.
Md. Senate President: Preakness “should be in Laurel”
Maryland Senate President Mike Miller told a conference Thursday that the state has priorities other than paying $400 million for a new Pimlico.
Maryland Jockey Club offering incentives for graded winners
Recent Grade 1 winners will have their starting and entry fees waived when running in Maryland Jockey Club stakes in 2019.
